Monthly Archives: November 2010

Accessorizing Camel

Camel has been a hot color this fall and it’s a beautiful color to accessorize.  Because camel is a neutral, it can provide the perfect backdrop for your accessories, allowing them to shine.  I’ve always worn camel and other tan … Continue reading

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Small Business Saturday

Today is the first ever Small Business Saturday and I think it’s a wonderful idea.  Small and family owned businesses are part of the backbone of this nation; we create jobs, opportunity, and wonderful goods and services.  So whether online … Continue reading

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Black Friday Foodbank Fundraiser

I enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner yesterday, yet I know there are many who go hungry everyday.  Many who make the choice between food and rent or food and medicine.  And I’d like to help.  10% of your purchase of … Continue reading

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Grateful

For family. For health. For creativity and talent. For clarity and humility. For life and love. For peace. Photo by DigiDi http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeaddreamer.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F11%2F25%2Fgrateful%2F&layout=standard&show_faces=true&width=250&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=80

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Rihanna’s Bracelets

I watched most of the American Music Awards the other night and whenever I watch awards programs, I love looking at the clothes and of course, the jewelry.  There really wasn’t much jewelry to talk about from what I saw … Continue reading

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Shifting, Changing

As business owners, we must continually assess and adapt.  At least that’s my opinion.  And I’m at one of those places in my business where I am doing just that.  For years, I’ve primarily made one of a kind pieces.  I … Continue reading

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Glitz and Glam

It’s that time of year – when things sparkly and shiny, glittering and glamorous come to mind as we prepare for holiday parties or maybe a quiet evening with a special someone and a flute of champagne.  I’m in a … Continue reading

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A Little Romance

That’s how this bracelet makes me feel.  I love pairing pink with brown and think the presence of different shades of both colors adds to the visual interest  of the piece.  I also think opposites attract and like the dynamics … Continue reading

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Better all the Time

As a micro business owner, I do not have access to the resources that larger business have.  This is not a deterrent, rather I choose to look at all of the resources and opportunities that ARE available to me.  And … Continue reading

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Metalliferous

Today is a happy day! I had the chance to go to Metalliferous – IN PERSON! This is huge, at least to me. I’ve bought from them for years now. Over the phone (back in the day) and then over … Continue reading

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